Prime Minister Narendra Modi: the safety of Indians is a top priority.

The tension between Israel and Iran has escalated, with the United States also becoming actively involved. Amid rising tensions in West Asia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that the safety of Indians is a top priority. Meanwhile, Israeli diplomat Gilad Erdan expressed Israel’s long-standing stance and called for condemnation of attacks by Iran in the Security Council. American Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the dispute with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. In the midst of these developments, PM Modi stressed India’s stable government amidst global tensions. American officials have also engaged with counterparts in Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia to reduce tensions in the region. At the United Nations Security Council, both Iran and Israel targeted each other, with Israel condemning Iran’s support for terrorist activities, and Iran invoking self-defense under UN Charter Article 51.